Top 10 Box Office Movies for the Weekend: April 26th to 28th, 2024

Cinemuny April 29, 2024

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The weekend of April 26th to 28th, 2024, saw a mix of new releases and holdovers battling for dominance at the box office. Here are the top 10 movies that made the cut:

Top 10 Box Office Movies for the Weekend: April 26th to 28th, 2024

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Challengers (United Artists Releasing) – $15,011,078

The romantic comedy-drama, directed by Luca Guadagnino, debuted at number one, raking in an impressive $15 million from 3,477 theaters. The film, starring Zendaya and Josh O’Connor, tells the story of a tennis player who falls in love with her coach. With a strong marketing campaign and positive word-of-mouth, Challengers exceeded expectations and emerged as the weekend’s top earner.

Unsung Hero (Lionsgate Films) – $7,750,000

The biographical drama, directed by Francis Lawrence, opened in second place, earning $7.75 million from 2,832 theaters. The film, starring Michael B. Jordan, tells the story of a forgotten hero who fought for justice. Despite facing stiff competition, Unsung Hero performed well, thanks to its powerful storytelling and strong performances.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros.) – $7,200,000

The monster battle film, directed by Adam Wingard, dropped to third place, collecting $7.2 million from 3,312 theaters. The film, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Millie Bobby Brown, continues the epic battle between Godzilla and Kong. Although it slipped from last week’s top spot, the film remains a crowd-pleaser, with fans flocking to see the iconic monsters clash.

Civil War (A24) – $7,004,038

The historical drama, directed by Toby Meakins, fell to fourth place, earning $7 million from 3,518 theaters. The film, starring Tom Hiddleston and Emily Blunt, tells the story of the American Civil War. Despite its critical acclaim and strong performances, Civil War struggled to attract a wider audience, perhaps due to its heavy subject matter.

Abigail (Universal Pictures) – $5,250,000

The fantasy adventure film, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, slipped to fifth place, raking in $5.25 million from 3,393 theaters. The film, starring Ruby Rose and Vanessa Hudgens, tells the story of a young woman with magical powers. Although it had a strong opening last week, Abigail’s momentum slowed, possibly due to mixed reviews and stiff competition.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Lionsgate Films) – $3,860,000

The action-comedy, directed by Guy Ritchie, dropped to sixth place, earning $3.86 million from 2,845 theaters. The film, starring Henry Cavill and Brad Pitt, tells the story of a group of spies during World War II. Despite its star-studded cast and witty dialogue, the film struggled to find its footing, possibly due to its convoluted plot.

Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal Pictures) – $3,550,000

The animated adventure film, directed by Mike Mitchell, held steady at seventh place, collecting $3.55 million from 2,767 theaters. The film, voiced by Jack Black and Angelina Jolie, continues the adventures of Po and his friends. As expected, the family-friendly film performed well, attracting a loyal fan base.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony Pictures Releasing) – $3,250,000

The supernatural comedy, directed by Gil Kenan, slipped to eighth place, earning $3.25 million from 2,627 theaters. The film, starring Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson, tells the story of a new generation of Ghostbusters. Despite its fun premise and talented cast, the film struggled to resonate with audiences, possibly due to its poor marketing campaign.

Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros.) – $1,985,000

The science fiction epic, directed by Denis Villeneuve, dropped to ninth place, raking in $1.99 million from 1,334 theaters. The film, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, continues the story of Paul Atreides and his fight for Arrakis. Although it received critical acclaim, Dune: Part Two faced stiff competition and struggled to attract a wider audience.